Mini HiFi System FWM779 User manual Manuel d'utilisation CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT! 1-800-531-0039 or Visit us on the web at www.philips.com E Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days S Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product.We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features.
CAUTION Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français: Cet appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
P3 P1 USB PC LINK AUX/GAME VOL DSC VAC WOOX LEVEL P4 1 P2 MP3 MP3 77 STANDBY ON 2 3 3
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Contents English General Information Disc Operations Supplied accessories ............................................ 9 Environmental information ................................ 9 Care and safety information .............................. 9 Playable discs ....................................................... 21 Loading discs ....................................................... 21 Basic playback controls ..................................... 21 Playing an MP3 disc .................................
Refer to the type plate on the rear of the system for identification and supply ratings. Supplied accessories (page 3 – P1) – – – – – – – USB PC Link installer disc USB cable Remote control and two AA batteries. AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Video cinch cable (yellow) AC power cord Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
Functional Overview English ≤ MP3 £ 1 2 ‹ 6 USB PC LINK AUX/GAME ™ STANDBY ON ¡ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ ) ( INC SURR * & ∞ * 7 8 0 9 § ( ≥ • & VOL DSC VAC WOOX LEVEL # ¤ ⁄ º 4 ! ª @ ^ % Main unit and remote control 1 ECO POWER indicator – Lights up when the system is in the Eco Power standby mode. 2 STANDBY ON B – – Switches to the Eco Power standby mode or turns on the system. *Switches to the standby mode.
0 PLAY•PAUSE ÉÅ – – ( PROG (PROGRAM) CD: starts/pauses playback. USB PC LINK: starts/pauses playback. – – (only on the main unit) TUNER: *enters Plug & Play mode and/ or starts preset radio station installation. – ! wOOx 1 / 2 / 3 (wOOx LEVEL) – Selects different type of enhanced wOOx sound settings (wOOx 1, wOOx 2 or wOOx 3). @ MIX IT (GAME MIX IT) – Mixes the game sound with your favourite music from one of these music source (CD, TUNER, USB PC LINK or AUX).
Connections English AM S S Rear panel OUT OUT Game console Front panel 12
Warning! – Use only the supplied speakers. The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. – Never make or change connections with the power switched on. – Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet only after you have finished hooking up everything.
Connections English Step 5: Connecting the AC power cord “AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY” may appear on the display panel when the AC power cord is plugged into the power outlet for the first time. Press ÉÅ on the main unit to store all available radio stations (page 3 – P3) or press Ç to exit (refer to “Tuner Operations”). Step 6: Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 2 Open the battery compartment cover. 3 Close the cover.
About Gameport Gameport allows you to connect your game console to this mini system which enables you to enjoy a total game immersion experience through powerful sound output. Preparation before use 5 Press AUX•GAME until “GAMEPORT” is displayed. 6 Press MODE (or GAME SOUND on the remote control to select the type of sound setting that best suits the game : SPEED, PUNCH, BLAST or OFF.
USB PC Link English IMPORTANT! – Make sure the mute setting on your PC control panel is deactivated to ensure you get the sound from your audio system! Quick setup guide PC system requirement – – – – – Windows 98SE/ ME/2000/XP Intel Pentium MMX200 or higher CD-ROM drive USB port Free hard disk space: 80 MB for the software Software installation 34 5 1 16 Turn on your PC and insert the installer disc into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2 The installation guide will appear automatically.
Using MusicMatch software 3 To create a music library 4 Note: – It is not possible to create a playlist from the system’s 5 CD changer. If you encounter any problem using USB PC Link, please refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) stored in your USB PC Link installer disc or visit “www.audio.philips.com” for the latest update on FAQ. Add music files to My Music Library Add files to My Library by dragging and dropping audio tracks from anywhere in Windows, into the My Library window.
USB PC Link English Notes: – When the USB PC Link feature is activated, Philips Sound Agent 2 will automatically be launched (if it has been successfully installed under OS Windows 2000/XP). – The default setting for PRESET/REVERB is MP3/ Study Room respectively.You may select from the list of different sound modes to suit your music and environment preference. Alternatively, you may select PRESET (Neutral mode) and REVERB (No Environment mode) for the minimum sound effect.
Switching on/off Setting the clock Switching to active mode The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode (“11:59 PM” or “23:59” for example). ● Press CD, TUNER, USB PC LINK or AUX•GAME. VOL 5 (00:00 / 12:00AM) 2 Switching to Eco Power standby mode ● Press B. ➜ ECO POWER button lights up. ➜ The display screen will go blank. 4 (00:00 / 12:00AM) DSC Switching to standby mode (view clock) ● Press and hold B. ➜ The clock is displayed.
Basic Operations English Dimming system’s display screen Incredible Surround You can select the desired brightness for the display panel. Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. ● In any active mode, press DIM on the remote control repeatedly to turn on/off dim mode. ➜ DIM is shown, except for the DIM OFF mode. ● Press INC SURR to turn on / off the incredible surround sound effect.
IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc onto each tray.
Disc Operations English Playing an MP3 disc Repeat and shuffle You can select and change various play modes before or during playback. USB PC LINK AUX/GAME TITLE A02 T008 1 3 VOL 4 Repeat play 1 2 MP3 DSC VAC ALB Press à / á (ALBUM 43) to select a desired album. 3 Press í / ë (TITLE -+) to select a desired title. 4 Press ÉÅto start playback. ● During playback, press DISPLAY to show the album and title name. Supported MP3 disc formats: – ISO9660, Joliet, UDF 1.
English Disc Operations Notes: – If the total playing time has reached 100 minutes or one of the programmed tracks has a number greater than 30, “—:—” is displayed instead of the total playing time. – The system will exit the programming mode if no button is pressed within 20 seconds. Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. IMPORTANT! It is only possible to program from the current selected disc tray.
Tuner Operations English IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER to enter tuner mode. To select another waveband (FM or AM), press TUNER again. 2 Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ The system automatically tunes to the next strong signal radio reception. ➜ lights up for FM stereo reception. Automatic presetting You can start the automatic presetting from a selected preset number.
Timer setting The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or USB PC LINK mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! – Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. – The volume of the timer will increase gradually to the last tuned volume level. If the last tuned volume level is too low, the set will then increase to a predetermined minimum audible level.
Timer Operations English 1 Other Connection Sleep timer setting Listening to an external device The sleep timer enables the system to switch to the Eco Power standby mode automatically at a preset time. You can listen to the sound of the connected external device through your system’s speakers. Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time.
AMPLIFIER Output power ............................. 500 W total power .................................................................. 2 x 250 W RMS* ................................................................... 2 x 200 W FTC* Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 62 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ........ 63 – 16000 Hz, ≤–3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In ................................................................................... 640 m V Gameport ....................................
Troubleshooting English WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Auto Installation of the Installer CD-ROM did not install the Philips Sound Agent 2 onto my PC.
Problem The remote control does not function properly. English Troubleshooting Solution ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (ÉÅ, S , T). ✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. ✔ Replace the battery. ✔ Point the remote control directly toward the IR sensor. The timer is not working. ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER ON/OFF to switch on the timer. The system displays features automatically and buttons start flashing.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM English One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
